Review: Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands (UK Tour) at the Milton Keynes Theatre

Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands (UK Tour) 
Milton Keynes Theatre
Reviewed on Tuesday 17th February 2015
★★★★

Created with immense detail and performed by a stellar cast, Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands is breathtakingly beautiful from beginning to end. 

Described as a "modern fairy tale", this stage production is inspired by Tim Burton's 1990 film. Joyful but sad, the piece tells the story of a boy created by a lonely inventor who dies leaving him alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands. 

I wasn't sure what to expect from Edward Scissorhands, but when a show is devised, directed and choreographed by the genius that is Matthew Bourne you know you are in safe hands. Bourne always works with such depth and precision. 

His work transports you to a different world; in fact the stage is so alive it's impossible not to miss something. I can completely understand why so many have returned to see this show again and again as I could have done with a remote control to stop and re-wind several times - I didn't want to miss anything!

Full casting announced for Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands

Full casting has been announced for the national tour and Sadler’s Wells Christmas season (2nd Dec - 11th Jan) of Edward Scissorhands, devised, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. 

Matthew Bourne said today: “I am delighted today to announce full casting for our upcoming tour and Christmas Season of Edward Scissorhands. New Adventures is currently working with over 80 dancers in three different productions; Swan Lake, currently on its International Tour and making its debut in Singapore this week, Lord of the Flies, making its long awaited sold out London Premiere on Wednesday, and Edward Scissorhands, which began rehearsals today. 

"Such unprecedented activity has resulted in the welcome growth of the New Adventures family and the debuts of many new dancers to the company across these three productions. I’d like to extend a special welcome to all of those dancers and particularly to those that have joined us for the first time today”.